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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Senior Front End Developer - eSC or eDV Clearance RequiredProfessional Mu[...] - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Leicester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, E2e Testing, Ui Patterns, Next.js, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Application Frameworks, Web Performance Optimization, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Vue.js, Git Flow, Material UI, Data Analytics, Build Process, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840595713-software-engineering-senior-front-end-developer-esc-or-edv-clearance-requiredprofessional-mu ## About the Role Bachelor\'s Degree Required technical and professional expertise * Hands-on experience with modern frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Next.js, including component-driven architecture and state management patterns. * Strong understanding of responsive design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and user-centric usability best practices. * Experience working with component libraries, design systems, and collaborating closely with UI/UX teams to deliver consistent, high-quality interfaces. * Proficient in Git and Git-based workflows, including branching strategies and collaborative code review practices. * Solid understanding of API integration, including RESTful services, backend collaboration, and data-driven UI patterns. * Knowledge of front-end testing approaches, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated build processes, and DevOps workflows supporting front-end delivery. * Excellent communication skills and a strong analytical mindset, able to troubleshoot complex issues and propose effective technical solutions. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in accordance with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting (NVS) controls may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). Preferred technical and professional experience, Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ## Description We are seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join IBM, delivering innovative digital solutions across public sector and defence accounts. Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for enhanced Security Check (eSC) or enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV) clearance. You will be responsible for building modern, secure, and highly performant user interfaces, translating complex requirements into intuitive digital experiences. The role includes opportunities to lead front-end delivery, shape architecture and engineering standards, and guide development teams., * Translate UI/UX designs into polished, user-centric interfaces aligned with accessibility, usability, and government digital standards. * Collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, QA, DevOps, and wider delivery teams to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions. * Build reusable components, shared UI patterns, and maintain clean, modular, and scalable codebases. * Perform testing, debugging, and front-end performance optimisation to ensure reliable, fast, and secure user experiences. * Contribute front-end expertise during requirements analysis, solution design, and technical planning. * Support CI/CD workflows and Git-based version control practices. * Stay up to date with emerging front-end technologies, tooling, and engineering approaches and apply them where beneficial. Depending on seniority: * Lead front-end development on complex or highly secure projects, defining architecture, patterns, and standards. * Shape development workflows, testing strategies, and release processes. * Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers in technical and delivery capabilities. * Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and solution direction to clients and stakeholders. * Influence technical strategy and contribute to planning across account-level delivery. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)